Dynamically Carved Shield from Darling River Region

An exceptional and dynamically carved narrow shield, Darling…
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An exceptional and dynamically carved narrow shield, Darling River Region, New South Wales (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, 68 cm high. This exceptional stone-carved example still retains strong remnants of its original red and white ochre pigmentation which highlights its intricate designs carved into the face of the shield. The reverse and handle are replete with fine adzed tooling and patination overall. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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